Iosif Shklovsky

Soviet astronomer (1916–1985)
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Iosif Shklovsky

Summary

Iosif Shklovsky is a human[1]. He was born in Hlukhiv[2]. He was born on June 18, 1916[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on March 3, 1985[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Iosif Shklovsky was born in Hlukhiv[2].
  • Iosif Shklovsky passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Iosif Shklovsky was born on June 18, 1916[3].
  • Iosif Shklovsky was born on January 1, 1916[9].
  • Iosif Shklovsky died on March 3, 1985[5].
  • Iosif Shklovsky died on January 1, 1985[10].
  • Burial took place at Vostryakovo Cemetery[11].
  • Iosif Shklovsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Iosif Shklovsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Iosif Shklovsky's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Iosif Shklovsky's professions included astrophysicist[7].
  • Iosif Shklovsky's field of work was astrophysics[14].
  • Among Iosif Shklovsky's employers was Lomonosov Moscow State University[15].
  • Iosif Shklovsky was employed by Russian Space Research Institute[16].
  • Iosif Shklovsky was employed by Sternberg Astronomical Institute[17].
  • Iosif Shklovsky was educated at MSU Faculty of Physics[18].
  • Iosif Shklovsky's education included a stint at Lomonosov Moscow State University[19].
  • Iosif Shklovsky's doctoral advisor was Q4345161[20].
  • A notable student of Iosif Shklovsky was Nikolai Kardashev[21].
  • A notable student of Iosif Shklovsky was Vladimir Surdin[22].
  • Iosif Shklovsky received the Bruce Medal[23].
  • Iosif Shklovsky received the Lenin Prize[24].
  • Iosif Shklovsky received the Karl G. Jansky Lectureship[25].
  • Iosif Shklovsky received the honorary doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL University[26].
  • Iosif Shklovsky was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hlukhiv[2], Iosif Shklovsky… Recorded date of birth include June 18, 1916[3] and January 1, 1916[9].

Education

Educated at MSU Faculty of Physics[18], a faculty[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1933[30] and Lomonosov Moscow State University[19], a public university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1755[33], headquartered in Moscow[34]. Iosif Shklovsky's doctoral advisor was Q4345161[20]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7]. Iosif Shklovsky's field of work was astrophysics[14]. Employers include Lomonosov Moscow State University[15], a public university[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1755[38], headquartered in Moscow[39]; Russian Space Research Institute[16], an Institute of the Russian Academy of Science[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1965[42], headquartered in Moscow[43]; and Sternberg Astronomical Institute[17], a research institute[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1931[46]. Notable students include Nikolai Kardashev[21], an astronomer[47], 1932–2019[48], of Soviet Union[49], awarded the USSR State Prize[50], specialised in astrophysics[51] and Vladimir Surdin[22], an astronomer[52], b. 1953[53], of Soviet Union[54], specialised in astronomy[55]. Doctoral students include Nikolai Kardashev[56], an astronomer[57], 1932–2019[58], of Soviet Union[59], awarded the USSR State Prize[60], specialised in astrophysics[61]; Vladimir Surdin[62], an astronomer[63], b. 1953[64], of Soviet Union[65], specialised in astronomy[66]; Pyotr Vladimirovich Shcheglov[67], an astronomer[68], 1932–2001[69], of Soviet Union[70], specialised in astrophysics[71]; and Vladimir Gdalevich Kurt[72], an astronomer[73], b. 1933[74], of Soviet Union[75], awarded the USSR State Prize[76], specialised in astrophysics[77].

Recognition

Awards received include Bruce Medal[23], an award[78], in United States[79], founded in 1898[80]; Lenin Prize[24], a Soviet state award[81], in Soviet Union[82], founded in 1925[83]; Karl G. Jansky Lectureship[25], an award[84], in United States[85], founded in 1966[86]; and honorary doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL University[26], an award[87], in France[88].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 3, 1985[5] and January 1, 1985[10]. Iosif Shklovsky passed away in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Vostryakovo Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Iosif Shklovsky include 2849 Shklovskij[89], an asteroid[90].

Why It Matters

Iosif Shklovsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]

Entities named for him include 2849 Shklovskij[89], an asteroid[90].

His notable doctoral advisees include Nikolai Kardashev[93], an astronomer[94], 1932–2019[95], of Soviet Union[96], awarded the USSR State Prize[97], specialised in astrophysics[98].

FAQs

Where was Iosif Shklovsky born?

Iosif Shklovsky's place of birth was Hlukhiv[2].

Where did Iosif Shklovsky die?

Iosif Shklovsky passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Iosif Shklovsky do for work?

Iosif Shklovsky worked as astronomer[6] and astrophysicist[7].

Where did Iosif Shklovsky go to school?

Iosif Shklovsky was educated at MSU Faculty of Physics[18] and Lomonosov Moscow State University[19].

What awards did Iosif Shklovsky receive?

Honors received include Bruce Medal[23], Lenin Prize[24], Karl G. Jansky Lectureship[25], and honorary doctorate of Paris Observatory, PSL University[26].

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